OFFICIAL 1999-2000 NHL ALL-STAR FAN BALLOTING SWEEPSTAKES RULES FOR UNITED STATES: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to U.S.A. or Canada residents 18 years or older (see exclusions below). To enter, print your name, address, city, state/province, zip code/postal code, age and phone number on ballot available at National Hockey League ("NHL") arenas in the United States and Canada and participating Wendy's, Inc. restaurants in the United States, and deposit ballot in All-Star Ballot boxes at Wendy's, Inc. restaurants in the United States or NHL arenas by December 27, 1999, or mail ballot or a 3 ˝" x 5" postcard with the above information to 1999-2000 NHL ASFB c/o TMC, P.O. Box 890130, Weymouth, MA 02189 postmarked no later than January 3, 2000 for receipt by January 10, 2000. One mailed entry per envelope. You may also obtain a ballot and a copy of these Official Rules by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to 1999-2000 NHL ASFB Official Rules Request c/o TMC, P.O. Box 9106, Weymouth, MA 02189. Requests for ballots and Official Rules should be received by December 27, 1999 to allow time for receipt and return of ballot. You may also enter by completing a ballot on the Internet at NHL.com by January 3, 2000. Limit 1 Internet entry per person per day. No copies or mechanical reproductions will be accepted. Altered, defaced, mutilated, illegible or incomplete entries are ineligible. The NHL and its member clubs, NHL Enterprises, L.P. ("NHLE"), NHL Enterprises Canada, L.P. ("NHLEC"), NHL Enterprises B.V. ("NHLEBV"), NHL Interactive CyberEnterprises, LLC ("NHL ICE") and the National Hockey League Players' Association ("NHLPA") and its members (collectively, the "NHL Entities") and each of their subsidiaries, affiliates, sponsors, licensees, advertisers and promotional agencies are not responsible for (i) lost, late, damaged, incomplete, illegible, postage due or misdirected mail/entries; (ii) typographical or other errors in the offer or administration of this promotion, including but not limited to errors in advertising, the Official Rules, the selection and announcement of winners or the distribution of the prizes; or (iii) Internet, computer hardware and/or software, modem or other technical errors, telecommunications failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network transmissions that may limit the ability to participate in the promotion, malfunctions and delays and any injury or damage that may be caused directly or indirectly from downloading. Sponsor, in its sole discretion, can elect to cancel the Internet portion of the promotion without obligation or prior notice in the event of a virus, bug or other major computer problem and award prizes to entries received from alternate means. Limit one prize per family. Entries become the exclusive property of the NHL Entities. ODDS OF WINNING DEPEND ON NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE ENTRIES RECEIVED FROM ENTRANTS IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. Winners will be responsible for any taxes, insurance and expenses not explicitly stated as part of prize and will be required to provide proof of age and sign an Affidavit of Eligibility/Prize Acceptance and Release, including a publicity release (unless prohibited by law), within 7 days of notification. Canadian residents will be required to answer correctly a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question before being confirmed as a winner of any prize. Companion traveling with First Prize winner must complete a Liability Release, including a Publicity Release (unless prohibited by law) prior to travel. This sweepstakes is void where prohibited. All winners and, for the first prize, winner's travel companion, grant the NHL Entities the right to use their names, likenesses and/or voices for any advertising and/or promotion purposes without further compensation or permission, except where prohibited by law. For residents of Quebec, any litigation respecting the conduct and organization of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux for a ruling. For residents of Quebec, any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the Régie only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement. Potential winners will be selected in a random drawing from all entries received on or about 11:00 a.m. on January 28, 2000 at Weymouth, MA by TMC, an independent judging organization, whose decisions are final and binding. Selected entrants will be notified by mail or 24-hour air courier. Prizes must be accepted as awarded, are not transferable and may not be substituted for other prizes or cash, except the NHL Entities reserve the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value in the NHL Entities' sole discretion. Winners of Grand Prize and First Prize must reside in the United States or Canada at the time of delivery of the prize. Alternate winners will be chosen if a winner declines to accept any prize. This sweepstakes is subject to all applicable Federal, Provincial, State and Municipal laws. The NHL Entities, Wendy's, Inc., the participating quick serve restaurant in Canada, DaimlerChrysler Corporation, contest judges and each of their subsidiaries and affiliates and each of their partners, partnerships, principals, sponsors, licensees, officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, successors, and assigns of any of the foregoing (i) shall have no responsibility whatsoever to any winner in connection with the sweepstakes or any prize including travel to or from or attendance at the 2001 NHL All-Star Weekend or other event, including any liability resulting from the negligence of any of the aforementioned persons or entities; and (ii) disclaim any implied warranty or condition. Employees, representatives, agents (and members of their immediate families and persons with whom they are domiciled) of any of the entities mentioned in the previous sentence are not eligible. Subject to the jurisdiction of Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux in Quebec, NHL Entities reserve the right to withdraw, amend or terminate this contest at any time without obligation or prior notice. For a list of prize winners, send a request with a self-addressed stamped envelope to TMC/NHL Winners List, P.O. Box 9106, Weymouth, MA 02189 by May 31, 2000. PRIZES: (1) Grand Prize: (1) 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab with Sport package (ARV US$20,000); (1) First Prize (1) Trip for two to 2001 NHL All-Star Weekend (February 2-4, 2001 – location TBA), consisting of round trip coach airfare for two from major airport closest to winner's residence in the United States or Canada and return to same airport, 2 nights standard hotel accommodation, double occupancy, ground transfers, two tickets to NHL All-Star Saturday and two tickets to the 51st NHL All-Star Game (ARV: US$2750 based on a Miami, FL departure); all trip expenses not specifically described as part of the prize are winner's responsibility; (1) Second Prize: (1) Gift certificates with an approximate aggregate value of US$365 for one Big Bacon Classic Combo and a medium Frosty dairy dessert once every week for one year from Wendy's, Inc. if winner is a U.S. resident OR gift certificates with an approximate aggregate value of US$365 for one order of large fries every day for one year from the participating quick serve restaurant in Canada if winner is a Canadian resident. All travel arrangements must be made by the NHL or its designated travel agent. First Prize trip must be taken on the dates indicated. If the 2001 All-Star Weekend is cancelled for any reason, the First Prize will not be awarded and no substitution will be provided. The other prizes will be awarded. If selected entrant for any prize or travel companion for First Prize is a minor, parent or guardian must sign an Affidavit of Eligibility/Prize Acceptance and Release, as applicable. A minor winning the First Prize must be accompanied on the trip by a parent, guardian or adult specified by his/her parent or guardian. All entrants (i) agree to abide by these official rules and (ii) to release Wendy's, Inc., the participating quick serve restaurant in Canada, NHL Entities, DaimlerChrysler Corporation, their subsidiaries and affiliates, the parents, stockholders, partners, officers, directors, employees, representatives, agents, successors, and assigns of any of the foregoing from any loss, liability, damage, cost and expense arising out of or in connection with this sweepstakes or any prize related thereto. The information that you provide in connection with this sweepstakes may be used for NHL Entities' internal purposes, or to send information to you about Sponsor, but will not be provided to third parties, except as necessary for the administration of the contest or as required by law or legal process. If you would like your name removed from our mailing list, write to us at the address below. 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